In pictures: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, 2026

Wednesday marked National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day.

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Wednesday marked National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day.

As part of the many organized events throughout the province, the Southern Chiefs Organization held the sixth annual Orange Shirt Day Healing Walk and Pow Wow.

People attend the opening ceremony at Oodena Circle at The Forks for the Southern Chiefs Organization's 6th Annual Orange Shirt Day Healing Walk from The Forks to Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg Wednesday (Brook Jones / Free Press)
People attend the opening ceremony at Oodena Circle at The Forks for the Southern Chiefs Organization's 6th Annual Orange Shirt Day Healing Walk from The Forks to Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg Wednesday (Brook Jones / Free Press)
Acer Spotted Eagle, 5, plays an indigenous hand drum while he walks with this family towards the opening ceremony at the Oodena Circle at The Forks. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
Acer Spotted Eagle, 5, plays an indigenous hand drum while he walks with this family towards the opening ceremony at the Oodena Circle at The Forks. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
Elder Belinda Vandenbroeck (middle) attends the opening ceremony for the Orange Shirt Day Healing Walk at the Oodena Circle at The Forks. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
Elder Belinda Vandenbroeck (middle) attends the opening ceremony for the Orange Shirt Day Healing Walk at the Oodena Circle at The Forks. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
An attendee plays an Indigenous hand drum during the opening ceremony for the Orange Shirt Day Healing Walk at the Oodena Circle at The Forks. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
An attendee plays an Indigenous hand drum during the opening ceremony for the Orange Shirt Day Healing Walk at the Oodena Circle at The Forks. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
People take part in the Orange Shirt Day Healing Walk along Israel Asper Way. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
People take part in the Orange Shirt Day Healing Walk along Israel Asper Way. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
People take part in the Orange Shirt Day Healing Walk along Israel Asper Way. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
People take part in the Orange Shirt Day Healing Walk along Israel Asper Way. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
Lawrence Douglas Corbiere transports a wreath as people take part in the Orange Shirt Day Healing Walk along Israel Asper Way. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
Lawrence Douglas Corbiere transports a wreath as people take part in the Orange Shirt Day Healing Walk along Israel Asper Way. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
Taye Zegeye and his daughter hold Every Child Matter signs while they participate in the Orange Shirt Day Healing Walk. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
Taye Zegeye and his daughter hold Every Child Matter signs while they participate in the Orange Shirt Day Healing Walk. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
Torri Hirsch McKay (left) is pictured holding a sign while she participates in the Orange Shirt Day Health Walk, while Monica Campeau (middle) plays an Indigenous hand drum. Also pictured is Monica's daughter Verna Campeau (right). (Brook Jones / Free Press)
Torri Hirsch McKay (left) is pictured holding a sign while she participates in the Orange Shirt Day Health Walk, while Monica Campeau (middle) plays an Indigenous hand drum. Also pictured is Monica's daughter Verna Campeau (right). (Brook Jones / Free Press)
Monica Campeau plays an indigenous hand drum while she participates in the Orange Shirt Day Healing Walk. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
Monica Campeau plays an indigenous hand drum while she participates in the Orange Shirt Day Healing Walk. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
Taye Zegeye and his daughter hold Every Child Matter signs while they participate in the Orange Shirt Day Health Walk. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
Taye Zegeye and his daughter hold Every Child Matter signs while they participate in the Orange Shirt Day Health Walk. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
Monica Campeau (second from far left) is pictured walking with her daughter Verna Campeau (middle) and her mother-in-law Kimberly Scott (second from far right). (Brook Jones / Free Press)
Monica Campeau (second from far left) is pictured walking with her daughter Verna Campeau (middle) and her mother-in-law Kimberly Scott (second from far right). (Brook Jones / Free Press)
People take part in the Orange Shirt Day Healing Walk along Israel Asper Way. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
People take part in the Orange Shirt Day Healing Walk along Israel Asper Way. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
Indigenous educator Wayne Lalman (right) speaks with vistors while they gather around the sacred fire at the Fire Node in the Indigenous Peoples Garden at The Leaf in Assiniboine Park. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
Indigenous educator Wayne Lalman (right) speaks with vistors while they gather around the sacred fire at the Fire Node in the Indigenous Peoples Garden at The Leaf in Assiniboine Park. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
Vistors gather around the sacred fire. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
Vistors gather around the sacred fire. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
Visitors gathered around the sacred fire participate in a smudging ceremony led by Joy (left) who is a knowledge keeper. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
Visitors gathered around the sacred fire participate in a smudging ceremony led by Joy (left) who is a knowledge keeper. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
A participant dances at the powwow at Canada Life Centre. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
A participant dances at the powwow at Canada Life Centre. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
A participant dances at the powwow at Canada Life Centre. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
A participant dances at the powwow at Canada Life Centre. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
A child takes part in the powwow at Canada Life Centre. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
A child takes part in the powwow at Canada Life Centre. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
SCO Grand Chief Jerry Daniels participates in the powwow at Canada Life Centre. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
SCO Grand Chief Jerry Daniels participates in the powwow at Canada Life Centre. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
Jose Daniels from Thompson, Man., before he participates in the traditional dance at the powwow at Canada Life Centre. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
Jose Daniels from Thompson, Man., before he participates in the traditional dance at the powwow at Canada Life Centre. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
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